Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Issue of May 14, 2012

9 articles in this issue.


A Beautiful Place To Die: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "A Beautiful Place To Die"

Set in apartheid South Africa, Malla Nunn's mystery novel "A Beautiful Place To Die" examines the injustice of the laws that governed racial discrimination, unveiled by a murder investigation.

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction by Hillary E. Peak — Cover story serial fiction employment

Hillary Peak is a recovering idealist. She became a lawyer to change the world and is still somewhat shocked that didn't occur. Now, her goal is to retire from practicing law and write novels that people love. She is currently a practicing attorney in the District of Columbia. She lives with her family in Alexandria, VA.

Dark Shadows: Movie Review by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review "Dark Shadows"

Director Tim Burton takes on the legendary vampire soap opera "Dark Shadows" in this remake with Johnny Depp and Eva Green -- we just had to look ...

Peek of the Week 348 by Eleanor Bennett — Photo art

More of the incredible artistry of photographer Eleanor Bennett.

Softly Woven by Lydia Manx — Poem unrhymed

... Trails of caresses still touching my skin <br />Even with the distance of miles and time ...

The Twinning 6 by Barbara Rendall — Serial fiction culture China

The Canadian guests are venturing out on their own, and seeing China differently -- once they are willing to remove the distorting lenses of preconception...

Dinner With Henry 66: Be a Lion by Bruce Memblatt — Serial fiction fantasy humor

Who will be the first to eat them, the lion, or their big bug boss Clarissa?

The Complex 23 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

And just like that, what was once a Vampire Council envoy is now the opportunity for a midnight snack ...

The Truth About Mummies 2 by Ed Moyer — Short fiction fantasy

Lovers walk together in the moonlight, but they have no idea what watches them from above ...

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